The Shulgin Farm, the legendary site where Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin synthesized and, together with his wife Ann Shulgin, studied over 200 psychedelic compounds, is embarking on a new chapter. The nonprofit organization has announced the Seed Crystal Campaign to transform the Farm into a center for educational and community-focused events, formal and informal gatherings, and historic preservation.

The Shulgins were pioneers in psychedelic science whose impact reverberates to this day. In 1976, Sasha resynthesized MDMA and discovered its profound psychological effects. He and Ann, a lay therapist, saw the compound’s potential to foster empathy and catalyze emotional healing. Their advocacy and insight into MDMA’s potential as a therapeutic tool laid the groundwork for today’s cutting-edge research into psychedelic-assisted therapy.